Ncuti Gatwa Reveals How He Manifested His Role as the Fifteenth Doctor in Dr. Who

[@ernestomarcos0103]

The joke about his parents being very proud that he finally became a doctor was perfect.

[@adriantube6753]

He’s not just a doctor now he’s The Doctor

[@Vagajammer]

@@adriantube6753 The Definite Article, you might say

[@SGlitz]

It was due to "White Mediocrity" or "white privilege"?

[@havingaparty21]

We need a Day Drinking with Ncuti episode.😊

[@lesliescottw]

and a racist@@adriantube6753

[@benwasserman8223]

I keep saying it: Gatwa put all his Doctor XP into the charm stats and it really shows.

[@Zach90888]

I’m just thinking what the other doctors put their’s into. Capaldi definitely intelligence. Smith wisdom. Whittaker Constitution. Tennant dex. Ecclestone strength. If one for each stat in newwho, that’s my ranking

[@asingha94]

No 😂

[@TORULEZ10]

I love how their both listening and responding throughout the interview. I'm so used to people talking over each other.

[@GoliathWarfare]

Seth is one of the best to ever do it, ever since he left SNL

[@TORULEZ10]

Totally agree!

[@JeiElRai]

There may be an endless supply of bad interviewers, but there's also quite a few good ones. Sean Evans, Conan O'Brien, Zane Lowe, Dua Lipa and Rick Rubin are some great ones.

[@rehatbir.]

@@GoliathWarfareand Colbert as well! He interviews really well

[@GoliathWarfare]

@@rehatbir. Yeah I've actually been to one of Colbert's tapings, he's definitely one of my favorites, if not my favorite.

[@rgclark2129]

Ncuti and Seth go Day Drinking 🍷 needs to happen

[@beccaisanerd671]

YESS

[@DneilB007]

We could find out the plot of any unreleased episodes that way, apparently.

[@hello7032]

Please

[@megand4222]

We are MANIFESTING!

[@katherinemclean1448]

Omg. Seth drinking with a Brit. He'd do himself harm trying to keep up. Hahaha

[@JustMe-ks8qc]

I don't think I stopped smiling throughout that interview, and I haven't watched Doctor Who since I was a child (Jon Pertwee and Tom Baker for me). Mr Gatwa is clearly a delightful man.

[@Kryojenix]

Ncuti seems to have fixated on Jon as something of a favourite.

[@Benjamin.J.Holliday]

He is one of the greats to play The Doctor. He does it superbly.

[@clothilde1623]

I love hearing Ncuti’s Scottish accent creep out when he gets all excited, lol. Good luck and best wishes to my fellow Edinburghian - I’m sure you’ll smash this new series 🙂

[@pinkparodius]

I think he's from Dunfermline, rather than Edinburgh.

[@clothilde1623]

@@pinkparodius He grew up in Edinburgh before moving to Dunfermline when he was 15.

[@ben-tendo]

He's waited his whole adult life to crack a Doctor joke like that 😂after the Christmas special I have high hopes for this new series/season of his 15th Doctor. 👏 A huge burst of energy that the franchise needed.

[@SonicHusky]

@kensukadventures628*in YOUR opinion

[@arcynixz]

@kensukadventures628bad acting? are you high? 💀

[@lucyairapetian407]

@kensukadventures628his acting is very good, the scripts are pretty bad

[@rascal_rae]

I heard Jinkx Monsoon was gonna be in the upcoming season so I casually watched EVERY EPISODE OF DOCTOR WHO and completely fell in love. Ncuti is gonna be INCREDIBLE!!

[@drewcampbell8555]

There's almost one thousand episodes dating back to 1963. Well done! The very first was broadcast the day after JFK's assassination, and the same week as the Beatles reached the top of the UK charts with 'I Want To Hold Your Hand'. And yet Ncuti looks so youthful...

[@rascal_rae]

@@drewcampbell8555 wow!

[@user-kh1jd1rz9o]

love it! New whovians.🎉🎉

[@cbcat1601]

Monsoon is 🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥 in that episode ! Loved it❤

[@aresef]

He owned the role from his first scene with Tennant and NPH. I loved how Fifteen got too into the game of catch.

[@vailpcs4040]

Yeah, his energy and charisma are perfect for the next incarnation. The Doctor needs to experience some joy and he just slid right into it naturally.

[@sarahglover3286]

"Oi I'm on your side!" "I'm so so sorry!"

[@russergee49]

Completely agree. From the very first scene, I just had this thrill of a feeling, that what I fell in love with in DW would really come back under Ncuti’s beautiful and joyful portrayal. He’s just a bundle of fun and charm, and I can see him reaching into the depths of empathy that we love so much about past Doctors.

[@Tao_Tology]

"I'm sorry, I'm sooo sorry! " * continues to laugh at what he just did * 😅

[@LoneStreet]

He’s such a ray of sunshine I love him. He’s gonna be brilliant.

[@meatballhead15]

**Agrees and leaves out a plate of cupcakes and garlic bread for fellow Ace Doctor Who fan**

[@IceMetalPunk]

@@meatballhead15 I'm not ace, but... I'm a Whovian and I think Ncuti is brilliant. Could I please get some cupcakes and garlic bread? 😅

[@LoneStreet]

@@meatballhead15 *thanks you, leaves you a piece of cake*

[@meatballhead15]

@@LoneStreet Much appreciated!

[@meatballhead15]

@@IceMetalPunk Here's a fresh plate, enough for you and anyone else who would like to get in on the cupcake and/or garlic bread action. (There are also cheesy garlic bread and gluten free options as well!)

[@ashleyronaldo6712]

Ok so Seth’s ‘I’m gonna support you no matter what’ dad energy is turning his show into a safe space for queer artists to visit- and it’s soooo good to see!!

[@MsBuceo]

Love this. Ncuti is gonna kill it. Such natural charm and wit in interviews.

[@12e_1]

​@kensukadventures628 he gains new dr.who fans

[@friendlyotaku9525]

Ncuti is already absolutely fantastic as the Doctor, he oozes charisma and charm and I love him so much! So excited for the new series, he's going to do all of his predecessors very proud!

[@avantgauche]

And fun most importantly he is going to be something fun

[@friendlyotaku9525]

@kensukadventures628 no one cares what you think.

[@Sassafrazz132]

So…you like the new season? Don’t get me wrong I love gatwa, but the writing 😬

[@friendlyotaku9525]

@@Sassafrazz132 I love the new season, it is so good!

[@Sassafrazz132]

Huh. Okay. Every opinion I find is either “BLARGH WOKE STUFF” or “Best doctor yet!”. I’m in between 🤷‍♀️. Hope you continue to enjoy it 👋

[@temporaladvisor3958]

The long wait is finally over, and I'm so excited to see where Ncuti takes us as the 15th Doctor. I've been following Doctor Who since it first aired in 1972 (USA), and I'm still enthralled with this show.

[@bjdefilippo447]

Me as well. I haven't loved all of the Doctors, but most of the recent choices have been excellent.

[@StubbyandShifu]

​@kensukadventures628Aren't you a little ray of sunshine.

[@h0lly_blue]

our man Ncuti's getting around, I love it

[@soundgal_sine_qua_non]

Tennant, Capaldi, Gatwa - the Scots really know how to manifest that role 😂 I love just how much publicity Doctor Who is getting right now, and I love Ncuti's take on the role.

[@BlueManIan]

Don't forget McCoy!

[@phoenix-xu9xj]

He has to beat Matt Smith for me. I could never get into Dave Tennant as the doctor.

[@hanonhold]

Ncuti is so, so charming and effervescent. Love him!

[@mooniejohnson]

I *adore* this man. He’s going to utterly kill it as the Doctor. ❤

[@NewMessage]

Seth would be an absolute train wreck of a Companion. So, let's get this done!

[@robertlloyd122]

Better as a villain. 😁

[@rascal_rae]

​@@robertlloyd122 Seth as an alternate universe version of Neil Patrick Harris' Toy Maker would be iconic tbh

[@sallyatticum]

I am sure he would be up for anything, he actually watches the show. haha

[@ericdwhitmorec]

And we'd love to see it

[@mitze888]

Love Ncuti! He did such a great job in "Sex Education" and it's nice to see his talent being recognized all around.

[@MoneyGist]

Came to the comments for this.

[@DianaS586]

Love Ncuti as the Doctor! Ncuti and Millie's chemistry is great. Loved the season. Can't wait for the Christmas special!

[@charleslord2433]

Ncuti is a treasure! I look forward the the rest of his run as The Doctor

[@ISBuckley8]

Ncuti has such great charisma. His teeth are amazing. I love how impressed he sounds by how Seth did his research about his family

[@gumblejackharkness6519]

His joy is so infectious! Can’t wait to see more of him.

[@Jmcinally94]

Ncuti's so charasmatic, I really hope the writing is good for his run as the Doctor!

[@auntlynnie]

David Tennant, Peter Capaldi, and Ncuti Gatwa. Manifesting. ❤❤

[@Vagajammer]

Let's not forget Matt Smith and Jodie Whittaker

[@Swameh]

@@Vagajammer Are they scots as well?

[@Vagajammer]

@@Swameh Ah, I forgot Capaldi was Scottish. I was thinking the progression of the Doctor

[@duncanmcdonald5250]

If you're listing the Scottish actors, did you forget Sylvester McCoy, or just are you just counting the ones since the relaunch?

[@MKPiatkowski]

​@@VagajammerBut it wasn't their childhood dream to be the Doctor, unlike the actors listed above.

[@crimps321]

THE MOST DELIGHTFUL MAN. Seth is OK too.

[@thegrouchization]

Looking forward to seeing more of him in the role. If his appearances thus far are any indication, i think this next season is going to be... Fantastic!

[@rexegorsmum5678]

I see what you did there 😊. Nice call back .

[@AA-qb7ni]

He seems like such a nice guy. Great to see him become successful!!

[@whedonite81]

I'm so excited about his run as The Doctor! I have been watching since the reboot (Nu Who) with Eccleston and he is already becoming one of my favorites. I can't wait to see his adventures with Ruby Sunday. 8 more days!

[@silverhooligan1256]

Ncuti is absolutely fantastic as the Doctor. 🎉 can’t wait to see him and Jonathan G

[@codemonkeys7]

He’s delightfully charming. He’ll be a fantastic Doctor.

[@tardisuser756w14]

The fact that Seth Meyers had Ncuti Gatwa had to gall Stephen Colbert, a lifelong Doctor Who fan!

[@benw4409]

It is SURREAL seeing a Doctor promote the show on an American talk show! Disney and the BBC going all out!

[@RmnGnzlz]

And the record views show it!

[@Sophie-gp3fv]

Can't wait for the new season and this Doctor! He was great in the christmas special already. I hope he'll stick around for a long time

[@WhoDoctor-u2e]

Love you Ncuti Gatwa! 🌟

[@teacherbecca526]

Sounds like Ncuti would be a great day drinking partner for Seth

[@tazan144]

I know him from sex education and even Barbie! Im so happy he's the new doctor he's going to do amazing!

[@Coco21212]

I'm really excited for his era. I'm having flash backs of Jodie's 2018 american press tour. I'm getting emotional.

[@lmmoranor]

Ncuti is so talented!!! Deserves all this success and more!

[@AnnelleRichards1854]

So, in addition to being an excellent actor, Ncuti is also a human ray of sunshine. I'm so happy. He is a delight. Also, if you haven't seen the series "Sexual Education," you're missing out.

[@nix2747]

Ncuti on Seth is making my heart explode

[@Triskaan]

He's gonna be amazing in the role.

[@Soraviel]

Good man, i look forward to seeing more of his iteration of being Doctor Who. I saw a gist of it some time ago.

[@R_SENAL]

That train car is amazing, thank you Disney for promoting my favorite show! I love Ncuti already, he's gonna continue to be an awesome Doctor, I can feel it!!!!

[@Linejs1]

Such a charmer. I loooove his laugh ❤

[@Ms_Thabi]

Dr Who is a wonderful watch, thoroughly enjoyed it, well done!

[@mxrichardsonsneighbourhood5402]

I think it is really interesting to notice the differences between American and English chat shows through a lens of Ncuti.

[@gasweetie83]

Oh, I ❤Ncuti so much!!! 😊 Such an effervescent personality and that smile!! 😊

[@jasonpdsi]

I absolutely love this character, he has so much charisma, which is perfect for the role.

[@IntrepidInkweaver]

I'm so excited for his run as the Doctor. Also that is a very fascinating shirt.

[@SilkyC]

I am so so so excited for this season to see Ncuti! From the Doctor Who special, its going to be an amazing season!!!

[@ThunderClapish]

Aw, they're both so excited to see each other! Cute, cute, cute ☺️

[@thefjk]

Just cheering for this guy, go out there and crush it fam!

[@andrewselover6776]

With Ncuti Gatwa I like the humanity that he brings to the character. There's moments where he wonders if he'll be able to overcome the odds and fight against the forces like the maestro in the Devils chord or the goblins in the church on ruby road and I like that questioning because it grounds the character and brings a truth to The Doctor and his attitude. I say truth and not reality because the show being a science fiction adventure show and his mode of transportation being a blue box that's bigger on the inside then the outside we kind of have to throw real out. The show has to have a truth to its characters, it's world, and most of all to itself and so far it's doing that is carrying on that tradition very well with the 15th Doctor 👏

[@Earthsinger100]

I'm so excited about this new Doctor! Ncuti is amazing 😍!

[@MissMellyDi]

His Rwandan Scottish accent is the best ❤

[@wendynelson1887]

Ncuti - is so adorable, what a gorgeous man! and so funny.

[@wishuponadream91]

Been a fan since Dad picked up the DVD’s in a university library in 2013 and I’m thrilled I can now stream the series when it airs!…you know…sans sailing… Absolutely adore Ncuti as the Doctor already. Cannot wait for the new series.

[@tetrakoop]

SO STOKED FOR THIS GUY

[@daiseysthebaby6071]

He’s a wonderful 15th doctor. A joy to watch!

[@marielanoel8628]

He´s allready a great doctor ♥♥

[@cheylikespie]

Nchuti is absolutely the person you meet in a bar that becomes your best friend and you get his contact information to hang out but you never text him again

[@andrealiee]

i love their back and forth. seth's gotta take him day drinking next

[@JeannetteReed]

What a charmer, Dr!

[@Just_Proudy07]

The 15th doctor.......... The one who cries 😂😂😂😂😂

[@tomimpala]

I hope the world for Ncuti

[@dynamicpisces]

I’ve never heard of this man but I love his energy so gonna definitely check out Dr. Who! Looking scrumptious in that black blouse too! Congrats 🎊 🥰

[@primis82]

Ncuti is the best ❤❤❤

[@casbot71]

Manifestation.... Laughs in David Tenent. Who could also be considered the most successful stalker ever.

[@BlueManIan]

*laughs in Capaldi*

[@casbot71]

@BlueManIan Did Capaldi marry the daughter of the Dr Who actor he was obsessed with as a kid?

[@louquine]

​@@casbot71David Tennant married Georgia Moffat, who is the daughter of 5th Doctor Peter Davison (and Sandra Dickinson from the tv adaptation of Hitchhiker's Guide). And Georgia played Tennant's daughter in the episode "The Doctor's Daughter".

[@stormyjlb]

The first look at him in The Church on Ruby Road, I knew he was The Doctor! When they broke into the musical piece, I knew he was making The Doctor his own!!

[@thomasdocking7629]

Ncuti is a brilliant choice for the doctor

[@valeriepark9444]

Dear Algorithm, This is exactly the kind of content i wish to be alerted of IMMEDIATELY. Not two days later. Thank you very much.

[@j.coward3738]

Ncuti is such a fabulous guest! I loved this interview!!

[@StacyInLove1]

Sounds like he would be perfect for "Day Drinking"!

[@chondasaine4331]

I loved his character in Sex Education! His personality just shines through and I love it!

[@peteradaniel]

His Scottish accent is so strong!!! I never noticed it before.

[@WimpyKelv12]

I thought he strangely sounded more English than Scottish when I first heard his voice, but after a while I started to hear the Scottishness in his voice.

[@LukeNyul]

Ah, Ncuti comes across so genuine! I thought he was great in the most recent series of Doctor Who, I'd love to see if he ramps up the alien quirkyness of the character in the next series. He's a great ambassador for the show :)

[@gavinhughes7136]

Lovely interview 💚💙🩵

[@viannanolen-peters1392]

He’s a really good Doctor! He’s an amazing actor!😊😊

[@senguptasayn]

He was fantastic in Sex Education.that final season track was so cool.really loved it.

[@andreaus.]

First of all…☝🏾.... He…. Is….. 🗣FINE!!! 😫🤦🏾‍♂️🙌🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾

[@DigiRangerScott]

I really wanted him to host SNL this month. I’m sad he isn’t

[@SolitaryWolf]

It's so weird to have been following Doctor Who when I was a kid in the 70's. 20 years ago not everyone knew or got excited about this series. To see Ncuti on Seth Meyers is so surreal.

[@MrShowoff27]

WOW, they're really making the rounds. This is huge!

[@leah6820-y9v]

So glad he's getting more recognition.

[@astridafklinteberg298]

Such a charming person!!

[@ianparsons5011]

He's such a charmer.

[@dodipalmer856]

Loved Ncuti on Sex Education, and this interview shows him to be a delightful human being. Haven’t watched Dr. Who much since Matt Smith finished his run, but looks like I’ll be s season!

[@The_Bashar]

I love his voice, very cool.

[@ThomasBaxter]

Wow. He is crazy charismatic.

[@lashendawest7509]

We love ncuti gatwa

[@PokhrajRoy.]

NCUTI GATWA AN ICON ❤

[@ihateunicorns867]

He seems like such a lovely guy

[@visigoda]

Dr. Gatwa is sooo charming and likable!! The last Doctor to be such likable was Dr. Tennant.

[@hello7032]

Easily one of my favorite actors going rn

[@ANightworkerslife]

Ncuti is just bursting with positivity and sooooo charming. His laughter can brighten a day :)

[@faycampbell2626]

It’s so wild I went to high school with him he was in the year above and the shock I got when I went to the cinema to see barbie and seen him on the screen 😅😅😅😅 good for him

[@Steve-jc3ww]

Charismatic. 💯❤

[@readytosign]

Can not wait to watch the new season! So excited!!!